South Tyneside
South Tyneside is a metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear in North East England.
People
Well known South Tynesiders include author Dame Catherine Cookson, former three times Prime Minister of New Zealand Sir William Fox, actress Dame Flora Robson, BBC war correspondent Kate Adie, Hollywood director Ridley Scott, entrepreneur J. Barbour and athlete Steve Cram. Author Lewis Carroll was inspired to write 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking Glass' by local residents he met when staying in Whitburn. South Tynesiders are noted for their hospitality, community spirit and sense of humour.
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Catherine Cookson - William Fox - Flora Robson - Kate Adie - Ridley Scott - Steve Cram - Lewis Carroll - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Through the Looking Glass
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